At a Glance
Median Income
$128,295
$27,716 per capita
Home Value
$377,200
Zillow: $432,336
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
79.8%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
15.5% smoking rate
How Sewanee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sewanee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sewanee a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sewanee residents earn a median household income of $128,295 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,716. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sewanee is $377,200 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,336. Median rent is $1,186/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
79.8% of adults in Sewanee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(137% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sewanee has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,000
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,295
Per Capita$27,716
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$344M
Avg Weekly Wage$758
Housing
A+
Home Value$377,200
Rent$1,186
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$432,336
Housing Units616
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death16,198/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain64.0 in/yr
Elevation1,884 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.8%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+40.2%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sewanee was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.